New Jersey Institute of Technology Math 102-HSF: Modern Pre-Calculus Spring 2009 Syllabus
Instructor:Jenice Sabb Contact Information:sabb@njit.eduor sabb@sebs.rutgers.edu Telephone:732-932-3000 x-525 Location:Faculty Memorial Hall Room 407 Required Textbook:Precalculus from a Calculus Perspective, Volume 1, 4th Ed. Author: Katzen, Goldstein, Yee & Ahluwalia Prerequisites:Registration through the Pre-College Program Office
Course Description: Students will learn mathematical application skills through a series of projects, which introduce and use elementary differentiation and/or integration, while building on existing algebra skills.Students are expected to have demonstrated sufficient math skills to perform sustained algebraic and trigonometric computations. The projects in the course involve the following topics: polynomials, rational expressions, expressions involving radicals, exponential and logarithmic functions, right triangle trigonometry, and the solution of linear and quadratic equations. Successful students will work independently and in groups to demonstrate mathematical competency.
Departmental Policies: Attendance: Students must attend all classes. Absences from class will inhibit student’s ability to fully participate in class discussions and problem solving sessions and, therefore, affect your grade. Tardiness to class is very disruptive to the instructor and students and should be avoided. Exam Policy: There are NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. Students who fail to take an exam will receive a score of zero unless they have a legitimate excuse (documented illness, accident, etc.). Students with legitimate excuses should contact the instructor prior to the exam date, if possible to discuss options. Final Exam Policy: There will be no makeup final exams, except in rare situations where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the exam, including illness, accident, etc. The student must inform the instructor that he/she will miss the exam and is required to initiate the scheduling of a make-up if allowed. In all cases where a make-up exam is given, the student must present proof for missing the exam, e.g., a doctor's note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND times. Cellular phones: All cellular phones must be turned off during the class. Students should refrain from text messaging or talking on the phone during class sessions. Calculators: Calculators are not necessary for class, homework sessions, quizzes or examinations.All calculations are basic mathematical operations and repetition will enhance learning promoting content mastery. NJIT HONOR CODE All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the NJIT Honor Code very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any form of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or any other forms of cheating.Students caught violating this code will fail the course and may be dismissed from the University. Under the Honor Code, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor. Course Requirements/Outline: Quizzes (4):Feb 7th, Mar. 7th, Apr. 18thand May 2nd Exams (2):Feb 21st , Apr. 4th Final Exam (1):May 16th Quizzes = 5% each(20% of grade) Exams = 25% each (50% of grade) Final Exam = 30%(30% of grade)
Math 102-HSF: Modern Pre-Calculus
Spring 2009 Syllabus
Instructor: Jenice Sabb
Contact Information: sabb@njit.edu or sabb@sebs.rutgers.edu
Telephone: 732-932-3000 x-525
Location: Faculty Memorial Hall Room 407
Required Textbook: Precalculus from a Calculus Perspective, Volume 1, 4th Ed.
Author: Katzen, Goldstein, Yee & Ahluwalia
Prerequisites: Registration through the Pre-College Program Office
Course Description: Students will learn mathematical application skills through a series of projects, which introduce and use elementary differentiation and/or integration, while building on existing algebra skills. Students are expected to have demonstrated sufficient math skills to perform sustained algebraic and trigonometric computations. The projects in the course involve the following topics: polynomials, rational expressions, expressions involving radicals, exponential and logarithmic functions, right triangle trigonometry, and the solution of linear and quadratic equations. Successful students will work independently and in groups to demonstrate mathematical competency.
Departmental Policies:
Attendance: Students must attend all classes. Absences from class will inhibit student’s ability to fully participate in class discussions and problem solving sessions and, therefore, affect your grade. Tardiness to class is very disruptive to the instructor and students and should be avoided.
Exam Policy: There are NO MAKE-UP EXAMS. Students who fail to take an exam will receive a score of zero unless they have a legitimate excuse (documented illness, accident, etc.). Students with legitimate excuses should contact the instructor prior to the exam date, if possible to discuss options.
Final Exam Policy: There will be no makeup final exams, except in rare situations where the student has a legitimate reason for missing the exam, including illness, accident, etc. The student must inform the instructor that he/she will miss the exam and is required to initiate the scheduling of a make-up if allowed. In all cases where a make-up exam is given, the student must present proof for missing the exam, e.g., a doctor's note, police report, court notice, etc., clearly stating the date AND times.
Cellular phones: All cellular phones must be turned off during the class. Students should refrain from text messaging or talking on the phone during class sessions.
Calculators: Calculators are not necessary for class, homework sessions, quizzes or examinations. All calculations are basic mathematical operations and repetition will enhance learning promoting content mastery.
NJIT HONOR CODE
All Students should be aware that the Department of Mathematical Sciences takes the NJIT Honor Code very seriously and enforces it strictly. This means that there must not be any form of plagiarism, i.e., copying of homework, class projects, or any other forms of cheating. Students caught violating this code will fail the course and may be dismissed from the University. Under the Honor Code, students are obligated to report any such activities to the Instructor.
Course Requirements/Outline:
Quizzes (4): Feb 7th, Mar. 7th, Apr. 18th and May 2nd
Exams (2): Feb 21st , Apr. 4th
Final Exam (1): May 16th
Quizzes = 5% each (20% of grade)
Exams = 25% each (50% of grade)
Final Exam = 30% (30% of grade)